Certificate III in Business Administration
 

Traineeship
National Code
: 
BSB30407
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Off Campus
Location:
Your home, Workplace, Off Campus
Study Area: Business;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Administrative
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This course is designed to give you clerical, technological and financial skills for work in a range of business administration roles.

You will learn how to produce business documents, communicate effectively in the workplace and handle information.

You will learn how to create and use databases, develop electronic presentations and schedule business travel.
You may also develop your skills in processing financial documents for payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable purposes.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as an administrative officer as clerical officer, reception/administration, administration assistant, administration officer or office administrator.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into the Certificate IV in Business Administration to advance your studies.

Can I apply?

You must:

  • have successfully completed Year 12 VCE or its equivalent; or have one year relevant industry experience
  • possess the motivation and enthusiasm to complete this course of study
  • demonstrate a genuine interest in becoming a clerical administrator.

How do I apply?

Direct entry – rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

Individual interview

Length of course

Flexible - The time taken to complete this course will vary depending on the individual input.

Where will I study?

Your home, Workplace, Off Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour *
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students		Fee For Service Fees

Contact the Institute

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

Core
BSBOHS201A
Participate In OHS Processes
20.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes to protect workers own health and safety, and that of others.

BSBITU307A
Develop Keyboarding Speed And Accuracy
50.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop keyboard skills with speed and accuracy using touch typing techniques.
Administration
BSBADM307B
Organise Schedules
15.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage appointments and diaries for personnel within an organisation, using manual and electronic diaries, schedules and other appointment systems. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBITU302A
Create Electronic Presentations
20.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and produce electronic presentations for speakers, for self access and for online access. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBITU303A
Design And Produce Text Documents
90.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and develop predominantly text based documents using advanced features of word processing software.

BSBITU304A
Produce Spreadsheets
35.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet software. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBITU306A
Design And Produce Business Documents
80.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications.

BSBITU309A
Produce Desktop Published Documents
50.00 hr

This unit addresses the performance outcomes,skills and knowledge required to design and produce desktop published documents.

BSBWRT301A
Write Simple Documents
30.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and review a basic document before writing the final version.

Elective
BSBCMM301A
Process Customer Complaints
30.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to handle formal and informal negative feedback and complaints from customers.

BSBINM301A
Organise Workplace Information
30.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and apply workplace information in the context of an organisation's work processes and knowledge management systems. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBINN201A
Contribute To Workplace Innovation
35.00 hr

This unit addresses the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make a pro active and positive contribution to workplace innovation.

BSBWOR301A
Organise Personal Work Priorities And Development
30.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance, and to maintain required levels of competence. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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